Uttarakhand: Death due to leopard attack; Forest department accused of negligence, body placed on the road and created ruckus
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A leopard has killed a man in Pali Tok, Jondla Gram Sabha, Rudraprayag. The incident has created an atmosphere of panic in the area. Villagers have accused the Forest Department of negligence.
Man dies tragically in leopard attack
According to reports, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning when a leopard fatally attacked Manbar Singh Bisht (55), resulting in his tragic death. Since the incident, panic has gripped the entire area, forcing people to remain indoors.
Villagers demand the shooting of the leopard
Villagers have demanded the Forest Department shoot the leopard. They have also demanded that the Forest Department strengthen patrolling, deploy forest guards around schools, and clear the bushes surrounding the village to prevent such incidents in the future.
Villagers accuse the Forest Department of negligence
Villagers have stated that they will not allow the body to be removed until permission is granted to shoot the leopard. Villagers accused the forest department of negligence. They said leopard activity had been increasing in the area for some time, but the department had yet to take any concrete action.
